Male Infertility

When couples are having difficulties becoming pregnant, it is generally the female who will seek treatment first. This is probably due, at least in part, to enduring stereotypes surrounding the woman’s responsibility in conception. However, the statistics show that men are the infertile partners in 40-50% of couples unable to get pregnant. There are many factors influencing male fertility, including lifestyle and family history. Also, whenever a couple suspects infertility, they should always opt for male fertility testing first since it is much less invasive than is female fertility testing.

Learning about male fertility problems is not meant to be discouraging, but is meant instead to enlighten you to the many possibilities available to infertile men wishing to seek treatment. Many of the same medical treatments available to women, such as assisted reproductive technologies, surgery and fertility drugs are also offered to men. One of the most common male infertility treatments is ICSI--which is a form of IVF where the male sperm is inserted directly into the female egg in order to produce an embryo. This treatment is great for men with low sperm motility or low sperm count.

Impotence

And while some men may try to disguise their embarrassment to shield their pride, it is important that men learn how to come to grips with their infertility so that they can seek treatment. Indeed, less than half of all infertile men are totally sterile, so the chances of being able to reproduce, given proper treatment, are quite high. So don't get discouraged! For example, men who are experiencing impotence will be happy to know that there are many treatments available, especially now that open discussion around erectile disfunction is becoming more and more common.

Male Fertility Issues

While female fertility, and specifically, the female biological clock, has long been thought to be the factor contributing to a couple's infertility, a new study has found that a male biological clock does indeed exist. Learn more about the link between male fertility and age, and also what types of male infertility treatment can help to minimize the effects of age on male fertility.

Hormones play an integral role in maintaining healthy male fertility. However, a low testosterone level may indicate a fertility problem known as hypogonadism, which may adversely affect reproductive functioning. Varicocele is another common cause of male infertility, but it can normally be treated effectively to improve fertility.

Also learn more about some of the most common types of male infertility like low quality sperm, low sperm count, poor sperm motility, and disfigured sperm. Many of these fertility treatments can be easily solved through changes in diet or with the addition of certain vitamins and nutrients. If not IUI is good and inexpensive treatment that may help you get your partner pregnant. Find out more about IUI and what this treatment entails.

Additionally, you may be surprised to learn that the immune system can have an effect on male fertility through antisperm antibodies. Learn more about how this antibodies may be preventing pregnancy.

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ashyHi,
I suffered mised abortion in july 2012 after 1 year of marriage , thereafter we didnt try for 6 months, from jan onwards we were trying but anable to conceive so we did my Bhcg, thyroid, folicle study , AMH . AMH is 0.9 in august . sperm count of my husband was 11 million in august and 16 million in september . my follicle are been checked from 8th day to 10th day after taking siphene 50 mg for 5 days . my follicles are growing well according to doctors who injected me on 9th day with origen 5000IU . today is my 10th day . doctors saw my husbands report of this month today and said by 12th day i should go for IUI as my hubby's sperm count are low . I asked one day time to think and give try today also . Is IUI sugessted or we should wait and try naturally . my husband have been given oral medications also for semen improvement.